Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts

Thursday, May 14, 2020

John Mozeliak Thinks Jordan Hicks Can Be 'Key Member' Of Cardinals Bullpen

Making it clear Thursday he didn’t think it prudent to discuss the many sensitive issues being talked about by owners and the players’ association relative to the start of a baseball season, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak didn’t mind reviewing the progress of reliever Jordan Hicks

Cardinal Beat

Monday, January 20, 2020

During A Slow & Steady Recovey, Jordan Hicks Speeds Toward Spring Feeling 'Really Strong'; Nolan Gorman Goes For 'Upgrade'; Tyler Webb On Three-Batter Minimum; Marcell Ozuna, Etc

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks, his overheated fastball having spent the past six months cooling as he recovered from elbow surgery, has read the comments on social media and he definitely heard the questions while meeting fans on this weekend’s caravan.

Post-Dispatch

Sunday, January 19, 2020

106 Or Bust? Jordan Hicks Will Settle For Return To Health; Dylan Carlson Has Chance To Compete For A Roster Spot; Austin Gomber Looking Toward A Healthy 2020; Worth Noting

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks on Sunday showed off his full right arm extension -- and added in a left arm extension, just for good measure -- demonstrating the health he feels about six months after he had Tommy John surgery.

St. Louis Official Site

Friday, August 23, 2019

Jordan Hicks Still Pitching In

Though still wearing a brace as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, reliever Jordan Hicks will be suited up with a special purpose during this Player’s Weekend. Hicks is one of 30 ambassadors, one for each team, and will have “Type 1” on the back of his jersey to help raise awareness for Juvenile Diabetes.

STL Baseball Weekly

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Street Name Change Honors A Happy Bob Gibson

There was the “Bob Gibson way” of pitching for the Cardinals from 1959-75. High and tight. Low and away. Didn’t talk to the opponents. Didn’t really even want to talk much to his teammates on days that he was pitching.

Post-Dispatch

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Several Players Returning To Cuba Including Erisbel Arruebarrena & Leslie Anderson

With open arms, this is how Lázaro Hernández defined the way in which he was received in Cuba when he decided to return, after a first attempt to sign with a Major League club in the Dominican Republic. He has not been the only one.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Jordan Hicks Is Growing Into His Blazing Arm

The cacophony begins before sunrise with the beeping and bleating from a medley of iPhone tones, and if he still doesn’t stir — cue the blaring rap music.

Post-Dispatch

Friday, April 14, 2017

Lou Brock Being Treated For Cancer; 'Prognosis Is Very Good'

Hall of Famer Lou Brock has begun undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, the Cardinals announced Thursday in a press release that cancelled the Cardinals legend's upcoming appearance at Busch Stadium.

Post-Dispatch

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Lou Brock Cancels Appearance Due To Blood Cancer Treatment

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that Lou Brock has cancelled his April 25th Budweiser Bash appearance at Busch Stadium as he is currently undergoing treatment for Multiple Myeloma. The Hall of Famer was recently diagnosed with the bone cancer and has been undergoing treatment in St. Louis.
St. Louis Official Site

Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who had part of his left leg amputated in 2015 due to complications from diabetes, is battling health issues again, the Cardinals announced on Thursday.
St. Louis Official Site

Hall of Famer Lou Brock is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, the Cardinals announced Thursday in a press release that cancelled the Cardinals legend's upcoming appearance at Busch Stadium.
Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals announced Thursday that St. Louis legend Lou Brock has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
KMOV

The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that Lou Brock has cancelled his upcoming appearance on April 25th for the Budweiser Bash at Busch Stadium. The Hall of Famer was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and is currently receiving treatment for the bone cancer.
STL Baseball Weekly

Monday, March 13, 2017

Sam Fuld Seizing Chance To Play At World Baseball Classic With Both Hands

Team Israel outfielder Sam Fuld is as appreciative as any player in the World Baseball Classic to be able to hit the diamond and play the game.

Japan Times

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Video: Cardinals Honor Lou Brock Through #STLis Lou

Fox Sports Midwest Twitter

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the launching of #STLisLou, a season long campaign to honor Hall of Famer Lou Brock and celebrate the St. Louis community.
STL Baseball Weekly (Audio)

Cardinals & St. Louis Civic Leaders Launch #STLisLou To Honor Lou Brock

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have teamed up with the Mayor of St. Louis and other civic leaders to launch #STLisLou, a season-long campaign to honor Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock, celebrate the St. Louis community, and raise money for children with diabetes. The Cardinals will formally honor Brock in a special #STLisLou ceremony prior to tonight's game against the Cubs.
St. Louis Official Site 

The Cardinals, in partnership with the mayor of St. Louis, kicked off a season-long celebration of Lou Brock on Tuesday with the unveiling of a new #STLisLou campaign that will concurrently celebrate the city and raise money for children with diabetes.
St. Louis Official Site

What does Lou Brock mean to you? That’ll be a question St. Louis Cardinals fans will be asked to express all season long, says Cardinals vice president of communications Ron Watermon.
KMOX

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have teamed up with the Mayor of St. Louis and other civic leaders to launch #STLisLou, a season-long campaign to honor Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock, celebrate the St. Louis community, and raise money for children with diabetes. The Cardinals will formally honor Brock in a special #STLisLou ceremony prior to tonight’s game against the Cubs.
STL Sports Page

The youngest person alive when Lou Brock played for the Cardinals is currently 36 years old.
Hochman

Monday, April 18, 2016

Honoring Lou Brock & Putting Focus On Diabetes

The youngest person alive when Lou Brock was playing baseball is currently 36 years old.

Hochman

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Spikefest Provides Family Fun On Rainy Day

Dreary gray clouds and rain hung over the Centre Region Sunday, but that didn’t deter families from enjoying the indoor SpikesFest 2016.

Centre Daily News

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Lou Brock Showing Post-Surgery Improvement

Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who last fall had his left leg amputated below the knee, reports he’s made enough progress in his rehabilitation that he could be at full strength a little over a month from

KMOX

Friday, November 20, 2015

Lou Brock Has A Message For His Fans: 'It's Great To Be Alive'

A move from a month-long stay at a local hospital to a rehabilitation center on Thursday marked the first step of Lou Brock's new life.

Post-Dispatch

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Infection Causes Lou Brock To Lose Part Of Leg

From the minute he arrived in a trade from Chicago and put on a St. Louis uniform in 1964, Lou Brock stole his way into the hearts of Cardinals fans and ultimately into the record book.
Post-Dispatch

Lou Brock, the 76-year-old Cardinals Hall-of-Famer, had to have the lower part of his left leg amputated under the knee due, in part, to an infection.
KMOX

Former Cardinals great Lou Brock, nicknamed "The Rocket" as he ran his way to the Hall of Fame with a National League record 938 steals, recently lost the lower portion of his left leg due to an infection related to diabetes.
St. Louis Official Site

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Colorful Cardinals Ace Joaquin Andujar Dies

The self-proclaimed “one tough Dominican,” former Cardinals star righthander Joaquin Andujar also coined a word that will never be found in Webster’s but is one with which every St. Louisan over the age of 40 is familiar.

Post-Dispatch

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Joaquin Andujar Passes Away At 62

Joaquin Andujar, Dominican exlanzador and shone in the majors especially in the 80s, died this morning due to serious health problems. He was 62.  (Translated)
Listin Diario

Former Major League pitcher Joaquin Andujar has died at the age of 62, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
St. Louis Official Site

Joaquin Andujar, one of the most colorful personalities in Cardinals’ history and a two-time 20-game winner for the club, died early Tuesday in his native Dominican Republic, according to a report on ESPNDesportes.com and other reports from the Dominican.
Cardinal Beat

Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar has passed away at the age of 62 after a long battle with diabetes, according to multiple reports out of his native Dominican Republic.
Fox Sports Midwest

The image of him pointing his finger after striking a batter out, that full swing–going forwards and back at the plate. His statement of being “one tough Dominican” as he pitched through the pain of a grounder of his leg to help the St. Louis Cardinals win the 1982 World Series…those and countless others will forever be emblazoned for those in Cardinals Nation who witnessed Joaquin Andujar.
STL Baseball Weekly

Former Cardinal pitcher Joaquin Andujar died on Tuesday, according to media reports in the Dominican Republic.
STL Sports Page

The St. Louis Cardinals offered condolences to the family of Joaquin Andujar, who passed away earlier today in his native Dominican Republic.
St. Louis Official Site

A Cardinal great has died.
KSDK

Former Cardinals’ pitcher Joaquin Andujar died at age 62 on Tuesday, the Cardinals announced.
KMOV